Two men, singing and piano act, usual hackneyed style of act that we are getting a little bit too much of, and these men are not particularly good at it. Beside this, a lot of their material is not fit for a refined audience and by the time we get it chopped out, I am afraid there wont be much of an act left. 15 min. in one. After cleaning up at night, the act went much better.
Miss Fuller wears some stunning gowns, is a great feeder for the man and is double voiced. She gets an operatic selection over in great shape. The act consists of some bright patter, singing and Miss Muller gets a laugh out of every line; in fact, they are the laughing hit of the show. Eighteen minutes in one.
An acrobatic specialty on the order of Davenport Johnson and Lorelle. A good act, but one that could obtain better results if placed in another position and worked three rubes instead of in tramp makeup. Notwithstanding opening the show, they do remarkably well and manage to secure some laugh. Nine minutes, full stage.
In the Elizabethan comedy, “Master Will’s Players.” This is unusual well done. The working in of two scenes from Shakespeare’s comedies, “As You Like It” and “The Taming of the Shrew” gives Miss Haswell a fine opportunity to show her ability in Shakespearean roles and she does herself justice. She has adequate support, too, and we can recommend the act highly. F.S. Spec. set.
“Come Back to Erin.” Two men and two women. They talk, sing Irish songs, play with the Irish pipes and do some of the old-time Irish dancing. They filled this position is a satisfactory manner and seemed to be well-appreciated. F.S. Spec. set.
“In the Barracks.” 37 min. F.S. own act. Some good singing and pretty costumes. Went only fair. Our audiences do not appear to take to acts of this kind. The fact that it is billed as the headliner keeps some of our regulars away – no doubt of it. NEW YORK.
Sketch “The Woman Intervenes.” 22 minutes fancy in 3. Three men and Miss Roberts. A purely conversational playlet, high class in every respect and showing Miss Roberts as a real mistress of emotions. There is a fine under-current of humor, quick pointed pathos and all in all the playlet has strength. No one in Cleveland seems to have ever heard of this lady before and therefore the act as a headliner is absolutely no drawing card. (Open)
14 minutes in one. Last summer this woman played here as “Josephine Gassman and Picks.” Nevertheless she has an excellent act and it could hold a much better position on the program. The comedy by a little black chap will be accepted anywhere, while Phina shouts ragtime airs attractively. This act works every minute of the time allowed it and was a hit. (Toledo)
Juggler, 13 minutes in 5, palace. Carries an assistant and works every minute of the time his act is on. A very young man who has chosen from the repertoire of tricks of many jugglers the stunts which scored a hit. He does them all well and puts the act over in good shape. Was generously applauded, and has a good opening act. (Columbus)
Four girls, two boys in a very good juvenile song, dance and comedy number. Did well throughout and finished strong. The act is short one girl who is laid up here with a broken collar bone, the result of a fall in Wheeling. They wanted to close on this account but were presumed to remain and did very well. Conservatory in 2, olio in 1, C.D.F. in 3. 21 minutes. (Dayton)
